| The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest
buildings in Cape Town. The many names of the building over three
centuries – Slave Lodge, Government Offices Building, Old Supreme
Court, and SA Cultural History Museum – reflect the long and
rich history of the building. Exciting changes are planned for this site,
including the transformation of the entrance hall. Popular exhibitions
such as the Memory Centre can still be visited during this process.
An informative brochure entitled “Slaves at the Cape: Oppression,
Life and Legacy” is now available. The brochure provides visitors
with an overview of the history of slavery at the Cape.
The Slave Lodge plays host to the ‘Iziko
Freedom Project 2007 – 2008’, a programme of events and activities
focused on the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire in
1807 and the subsequent rebellion of the slaves at the Cape in 1808.
For details contact Fiona Clayton, Tel. 021 464 1268 or email
fclayton@iziko.org.za
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